Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Bike porn @ bicycledesign.blogspot.com

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Check out bicycledesign.blogspot.com for some really excellent bike porn. James is an industrial designer, and he’s got plenty of images on there, along with interesting commentary on design. I wouldn’t be plugging his site here if I didn’t read it myself.

Trackies rejoice! News from Cane Creek

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Cane Creek Renews Focus on Track Wheels Patented wheel design is ideal for demands of track racing. FLETCHER, N.C., Feb. 2, 2007 -Cane Creek Cycling Components is announcing plans to expand its line of acclaimed track wheels, a move that will improve the availability of high-performance aftermarket upgrades in the emerging track-racing market. Cane Creek … Read more

Interview with Tony Ellsworth

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I recently had a chance to interview Tony Ellsworth, of Ellsworth Bikes. Besides building some truly great mountain bikes, he’s also got a beautiful road bike available, and a sweet cruiser with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). Here’s what went down: Q. To a lot of people, Ellsworth means meticulously engineered and crafted mountain bikes. … Read more

Bike thief strikes again. Can you help?

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Bike thieves are despicable, but I came across this article about someone stealing a bike from a 14 year old with cystic fibrosis. Pretty low. If anyone is local to them, and has a spare BMX, please contact the Whidbey News-Times to get in touch with Aaron. And if anyone knows anything about the theft, … Read more

A message from your LBS mechanic

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Ok, not exactly an interview, but a message from Pete, who may just be the wrench at your local bike shop. Although this was directed to other mechanics out there, I think that the message is a good one for cyclists that need the services of a qualified mechanic once in a while. Pete says, … Read more